West Virginia § 15-2-19 - 15-2-19. Bribing, etc., officers or members; penalty.
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§ 15-2-19. 15-2-19. Bribing, etc., officers or members; penalty.
If any person, firm or corporation shall give or offer to give any money or other thing of value to any officer or member of the department of public safety as a consideration for the performance of, or the failure to perform, any duty of such officer or member of the department of public safety under the rules and regulations of the superintendent and the provisions of this article, he or it shall be guilty of a felony and, if a person, upon conviction thereof, shall be confined in the penitentiary for a term of not less than one year nor more than five years, and if a firm or corporation, shall be fined not less than $3,000 nor more than $10,000.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 15-2-19
What does West Virginia Code § 15-2-19 cover?
Section 15-2-19 ("15-2-19. Bribing, etc., officers or members; penalty.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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A common citation format is "West Virginia Code § 15-2-19" (West Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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